Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus today released a statement following last night’s election.

“On behalf of the farmers and ranchers in Kansas, we want to congratulate the winners of last night’s election, both on the state and national level,” Steve Baccus, Kansas Farm Bureau president said. “Many races were hard fought, and the outcomes close, but our hope is this election may mark the beginning of a new political atmosphere, where elected officials, and all citizens, come together for the good of this state and this country, and the business of the people will be put first. We look forward to working with all of these individuals to improve and support the agriculture industry, and to put our great state and nation on solid footing for future generations.”

Kansas Farm Bureau represents grassroots agriculture. Established in 1919, the nonprofit advocacy organization supports farm families who earn their living in a changing industry.